Couples: Viewing & Certifying Rank Order Lists. Users: Main Residency Match Applicants

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1 Couples: Viewing & Certifying Rank Order Lists Users: Main Residency Match Applicants

2 Note: This Viewing and Certifying Rank Order Lists (Couples) guide explains how to complete this task using a mobile device. The menu options are the same whether using a mobile device or desktop. Guidelines for Participating in the Match as a Couple: Both partners must be participating in the same Match and each partner must pay the current couple fee. If the partners later decide not to participate as a couple, the fee is not refundable. The matching algorithm treats the rank order lists of a couple as paired ranks. If all ranks are exhausted and the couple does not obtain a match, the algorithm does NOT process their rank order lists separately. The matching algorithm takes into account only the primary rank order list for a couple s paired ranks. If either partner is ranking advanced programs and consequently has supplemental rank order lists with preliminary programs, those supplemental lists are considered only after that partner matches to a ranked pair on the primary rank order list. For that reason, supplemental rank order lists usually are created based on the geographic location of the programs. The partners must have the same number of ranks on their primary rank order lists, and each partner can submit no more than 700 ranks. A program can be ranked multiple times on each partner s rank order list in order to create as many rank combinations as possible; however, pairs cannot be duplicated. If duplicate pairs are identified in the R3 system when the rank order lists are certified, the rank order lists of both partners must be edited to remove the duplicate pairs. The rank order lists must be re-certified before the Rank Order List Certification Deadline. Couples have the option to rank a No Match code. The No Match code is entered by one partner and means that if the other partner can be matched at that rank, the partner ranking the No Match code will not match. The No Match code for residency programs is Pairs of ranks using the No Match code should be placed at the bottom of the primary rank order list so that both partners have the best chance of matching to a program. Each partner can create a rank order list that includes up to 20 unique programs in the Main Residency Match without incurring extra rank fees. Even if a program is listed multiple times, it counts as only one unique program. The No Match program code counts as one of the 20 unique programs. The R3 system allows each partner to view the other partner s rank order list; however, comparing lists within R3 is not possible. To ensure the lists do not contain duplicate pairs, the NRMP recommends creating the rank order lists in a spreadsheet prior to entering them in the R3 system. Once rank order lists are ready to be certified, one partner must certify a list before the other partner. Do not certify lists at the same time. Certifying lists at the same time prevents the R3 system from verifying the number of ranks and duplicate pairs on each partner s list. Because rank order lists for couples are often long and complex, do not wait until the last minute to enter and certify your rank order lists. If on the Monday of Match Week only one partner has matched, the unmatched partner can contact the NRMP to find out the city of the matched partner s program Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

3 Related Guides for Couples and Rank Order Lists: Prior to certifying your rank order list, you must couple in the Registration, Ranking, and Results (R3 ) system. Refer to the following guides for additional information. Applicant Coupling Entering and Certifying a Rank Order List (MRM) Creating a Supplemental Rank Order List Login: 1. Enter the Username and Password you created for accessing the R3 system. 2. Click Login Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

4 Partner A View Partner s Rank Order List: The Match Home Page displays for your registered Match. 3. Note the Couple Status is Accepted Note the Applicant Status is RANKING Click the Menu in the top right corner Click ROL Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

5 The Applicant Rank Order List page displays. Scroll to view your primary rank order list. 7. NOTE the Supplemental ROLs tab. This tab will display only when applicants rank advanced programs. Refer to the Creating a Supplemental Rank Order List guide for those steps. 8. Click the View Partner s ROL tab Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

6 Partner A View Partner s Rank Order List, Continued: 9. The Partner Primary ROL displays. The partner s name and NRMP ID display. Scroll to view your partner s primary rank order list. 9 Partner A Certify List Once your primary rank order list and any supplemental ROLs (as necessary) have been entered and you have compared your primary ROL to your partner s list and are satisfied both lists have been entered correctly, you must certify the list Click the Certify List button Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

7 Partner A Certify List, Continued: 11. The Couple List Certification pop-up displays. Click OK. NOTE: 2 this pop-up reminds you and your partner not to certify your rank order lists at the same time. The first partner to certify a list will see this reminder The Please Enter Your Authentication Information pop-up displays. 13. Enter the R3 password you created upon registration Click Cancel if you do not want to certify the rank order list at this time Click Submit to certify the rank order list. 16. A green note displays at the top of the screen indicating your rank order list has been certified successfully Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

8 Partner B Certify List Error Occurs: 1 1. From the Match Home Page, click the Menu in the top right corner. 2. Click the ROL button. 2 The Applicant Rank Order List page displays. Scroll to view your primary rank order list Click the Certify List button Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

9 Partner B Certify List Error Occurs, Continued: 4. The An Error Has Occurred pop-up displays indicating the error Update your rank order list accordingly. Refer to the Entering and Certifying a Rank Order List (MRM) Payment confirmation displays. You may print the page as guide for those steps. a receipt. 3. Click NOTE: Next. Partner A must also update the rank order list to ensure both partners have the same number of ranks and 4. Your no duplicate Match Home pairs. Page displays the Couple Status as Pending. Partner B Certify List 6 6. When the rank order lists have been corrected, click the Certify List button Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM

10 Partner B Certify List, Continued: 7. The Please Enter Your Authentication Information pop-up displays. 8. Enter the R3 password you created upon registration. 9. Click Cancel if you do not want to certify the rank order list at this time. 10. Click Submit to certify the rank order list A green note displays at the top of the screen indicating your rank order list has been certified successfully Once both lists are certified, the Applicant Status will change to CERTIFIED on the Match Home Page Couples: View/Certify ROLs - MRM